About this episode

The hosts discuss the 1987 film Masters of the Universe, exploring its impact and the shift in public perception over time.

By the power of suburban California! This week Nando, DJ, and Diggins take a trip through space and time to watch the He Man movie that destroyed the franchise and everyone hated but now people kind of love, Masters of the Universe (1987). They nitpick the skulls, the blades, and of course the Karg. Recommentations DJ - 007 First Light (video game) Diggins - Backrooms (movie), Plus One (movie), The Infinite and the Divine (book) Nando - Rick and Morty Season 9 (series), The Deadman (comic) Almost Friday TV (short films) Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman

People in this episode

Hosts: Nando, DJ, Diggins

Topics covered

• film analysis
• nostalgia
• franchise failure
• pop culture
• video games
• comedy

Keywords

• Masters of the Universe
• He Man
• 1987 movie
• film critique
• nostalgia
• video game recommendations
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mostly Nitpicking, Bluesky, Discord, Diggins' Substack

Books & works: Masters of the Universe (1987), 007 First Light, Backrooms, Plus One, The Infinite and the Divine, Rick and Morty Season 9, The Deadman

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